Banks and e-wallets have been playing catch-up in announcing zero transfer fees, free transfers, or a lower transfer fee, and consumers are enjoying it. BPI made the announcement first , saying it will waive the InstaPay and PESONet fees on the BPI app, BPI Online, VYBE e-wallet, and BizKo starting...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is delaying the selection of four new digital banking players as it seeks to reconcile conflicting regulatory tracks for different types of applicants. While the market anticipated the entry of the new digital lenders as early as the first quarter, BSP Governor...
Following the successful technical testing of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC), which demonstrated the feasibility of 24/7 interbank fund transfers, the BSP is planning to formulate a roadmap to further explore and refine the technology’s...
Filipinos are increasingly relying on smaller but more frequent digital loans to cover daily expenses and short-term financial needs, prompting lenders to shift their focus from simply attracting new users to building long-term customer relationships. According to mobile measurement and analytics...
Shaken by the deadly Tacloban City school shooting, House Deputy Speaker Quezon 2nd district Rep. David “Jayjay” Suarez called for the swift passage of the proposed Digital Safety of Minors Act. Embodied in House Bill (HB) No. 9825, the measure seeks to seeks to establish robust protections in...
Approximately 5.3 million Filipinos are expected to benefit from improved government services after about 500 government agencies and facilities across Mindanao were connected under the first phase of the Mindanao Integrated Government Network (MIGN), the Department of Information and...
Globe is empowering young Filipinos in Western Visayas to become champions of online safety and responsible digital behavior through its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), strengthening efforts to create safer and more informed communities in an increasingly connected world. Through recent learning...
The digital world is no longer just an alternate reality for Filipinos. It is an extension of everyday life. From family group chats and online classrooms to digital wallets and small businesses, the internet shapes how we connect, learn, work, and participate in society. But as our reliance on...
How far would you go to uncover the truth? For some, it starts and ends with intuition or “kutob,” that quiet gut feeling that something in a relationship is off. For others, doubt has become more tactical, outsourced, and yes, digital. In today’s online culture, suspicion no longer stays...
After thousands of dedicated fans worldwide clamored for a theatrical screening, “The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act” finally hit the big screen over the weekend. It marks the third win for indie productions, after “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” both made by fellow YouTubers, which...
School season is just around the corner, and SM Supermalls has the latest gadgets to help students level up their studies! Cyberzone is the place to be for a back-to-school shopping experience that feels like a life upgrade. From laptops and peripherals to the latest smartphones, Cyberzone has the...
In an era dominated by hyper-automation, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), and algorithms that predict our next move, the banking industry has spent years chasing a cold, clinical standard of efficiency. But during my recent chance to sit down and have a conversation with Patrick Meneses,...
